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Borneo

BAW-nee-oh

Borneo (name) means a large island in Southeast Asia, shared between Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Example: “They trekked through the rainforests of Borneo to see orangutans in the wild.”

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A large island in Southeast Asia, shared between Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
"They trekked through the rainforests of Borneo to see orangutans in the wild."

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In plain EnglishThe name of a major island in Southeast Asia known for its rainforests and wildlife.

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Etymology

From Portuguese "Borneo," likely tracing back to a Sanskrit phrase meaning "island of Varuna" (a Hindu deity) — the same root as the name Brunei.

Origin: Portuguese

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Borneo” mean?

The word “Borneo” means a large island in Southeast Asia, shared between Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia. In plain terms, the name of a major island in Southeast Asia known for its rainforests and wildlife.

How do you pronounce “Borneo”?

“Borneo” is pronounced BAW-nee-oh (/ˈbɔɹnioʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Borneo” in a sentence?

Here is “Borneo” used in a sentence: “They trekked through the rainforests of Borneo to see orangutans in the wild.”

What part of speech is “Borneo”?

“Borneo” is a name.

Where does the word “Borneo” come from?

The word “Borneo” comes from Portuguese. From Portuguese "Borneo," likely tracing back to a Sanskrit phrase meaning "island of Varuna" (a Hindu deity) — the same root as the name Brunei.

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